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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1955
Page
13
In a confessional scene, Cal recounts his descent into alcoholism after being hired by Dick. A radiant Christmas tree inspires hope and a path to sobriety with Mary’s support. Dick urges Cal to tell his story and keep the symbol lit until recovery is assured, as friends weigh the news and the corn.
In Buffalo a confidential district attorney clerk named Lucian J. Ciresi, long seeking a pay raise, dreams of a raise and wakes to discover his semi monthly pay increased by 6.71 dollars. The dream overlooked that his retirement contributions were reduced after reaching age 55.
George Wilson Everts recalls Dale Carnegie Eres who feared stomach ulcers might signal cancer. After five days in hospital the doctors told him to get up and stop worrying, urging outdoor exercise and calm. He returns home to his anxious family with a safer outlook.
The Acton School Committee appointed Mrs Dorothy Ray of West Acton and Miss Dorothy McNamara of Lowell to teach in the elementary grades following a recommendation by Senator William L. O Connell. Mrs Ray graduated cum laude from Boston University in 1951 and is Phi Beta Kappa. Miss McNamara will graduate from Lowell Teachers College in June with a B S in Education.
Acton residents Mrs Angie Rimbach Mrs Bertha Tucker Mrs Ruth Phelps and Mrs Margaret Nelson attended the district dinner meeting at Andover Elementary School. They plan to attend the all day state meeting at Natick High School on May 21.
Senate Armed Services Committee leaders predicted quick approval of a bill to raise pay for enlisted personnel with over two years' service and officers with more than three. The measure costs 745 million dollars annually and would raise career military pay by 6.7 percent on average, with increases from six to 25 percent based on skill and experience. The proposal, already approved by the House, is backed by the administration and was approved unanimously by the committee after minor House-made changes.
The Beaver Falls News-Tribune increased its price from five to seven cents per copy and raised weekly home delivery to 40 cents. The paper cited higher production costs and growing demand for more news and picture coverage as reasons for the change.
A health column urges acceptance of aging and promotion of an active lifestyle. It notes longer lifespans, TB impacts on older adults, and the role of science in preventing and easing aging effects. Diet and activity are key, with a call to live well into old age. Sponsored by local health groups and Middlesex Health Association.
In a historic trend dairy cooperatives emerge as the largest organized commodity group among American farms, shaping markets, pricing, and supply chains across the nation. The powerful federation influences policy and farm income through collective bargaining, standard setting, and regional consolidation.
Marlboro area saw an eighty percent jump in new unemployment claims to 125 for the week, with 20 placements and 26 openings. Continued claims fell to 581 from 656, while applications for work stood at 86 and counseling interviews at 22.
Madrid report by Minister of Industry Joaquin Planell notes 1954 gains across coal iron and steel electricity chemical industry and transport. Pig iron output reached 872000 tons up 9 percent and steel 1103000 tons up 23 percent, first time since 1929 surpassing 1 million tons. Other sectors also show increases.
Omaha dispatch notes Irvington volunteer firemen were seated after a banquet when the governor prepared to present a plaque for meritorious service. They leaped up and hurried out to answer a fire call.
Massachusetts February employment reached 644 100, up 5 300 from January led by textiles apparel and shoes gains. Apparel and shoes show strongest year over year rises. Retail sales in Boston area outpaced national average by 13 percent in January. Massachusetts adds 50 months new incorporations. Gloucester leads state fish landings by pounds with Boston tops in value. Five towns adopt new planning boards under state law. VA loans for homes rise 60 percent in January 1955.
Technical Products Co. announces a Geartron Division will open at the Route 62 South Agton plant with Prof. Earle Buckingham as director. Buckingham, formerly MIT faculty, is a leading authority in gear design with published texts cited for mathematics of gears. Denaney, GM, says the firm will attract gear clients and expand services.
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